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Obesity Update 2016: 641 Million People Worldwide are Now Obese

A new study says that obese population worldwide rose to 641 million in 2014, a sharp rise from the 105 million obese people reported 40 years ago.

By Mark Jason Alcala

Champagne Showers, Yacht Parties: How the "Rich Kids of Instagram" Spent Their Spring Break

If you haven't read about the "Rich Kids Of Instagram" account then you're probably living under a rock. They're a bunch of rich young adults chronicling their extravagant lifestyle one Instagram post at a time. And they've just showed us how the rich spent their spring break.
MLB 2016 News: Detroit Tigers Fans Enjoy New Food Lineup

If there are other things people are waiting for during the baseball season, well, It's obviously the food. To entice sports fans to come to the games, Tigers offers new food for people to try this season. The list includes deep fried Oreos and fried bologna.
McDonalds to Build 1,500 More Branches in China, Hong Kong and South Korea

As if the number of the fast-food chain McDonalds is not enough to satisfy the cravings of people worldwide, they just announced that they will be adding another 1,500 branches in China, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Why You Should Not Be Proud of Drinking the World's Priciest Coffee

Civet coffee or Kopi Luwak is the world's most expensive coffee. Behind the trend luxury image brewed in a cup, there is a reportedly insane phase of animal cruelty going on.
FDA Denies Fruits and Vegetable Entry Most Often

As a group, food and vegetables from abroad are the items most frequently denied entry by the FDA. The most common reason for fruits' rejection is "filth", while vegetable are most likely to be denied due to unacceptable pesticide residue levels.
Pizza Hut Asks Breastfeeding Mom to Leave Resto: Upset Mother Fights Back

In the US over 50 states have breastfeeding laws to protect breast feeding moms from discrimination. However, there are still establishments who appear to disregard the legality of breast feeding in public. In a report by Fox News, they said one mother was forced to leave a Pizza Hut restaurant when she started breastfeeding her baby in public.
Is Being a ‘Picky Eater’ a Sign of a Disorder?

The habit of not being able to eat certain foods is a common 'preference issue' in our culture. But when the refusal to eat happens over and over, perhaps it's time to get worried.
First-Grade Student Suspended for Allegedly Plotting to Poison Classmate

Three first-graders at Winterberry Charter School, Alaska had to be suspended after planning to poison a classmate. The authorities reported that the three girls planned to use silica gel packets opted from their lunch seaweed packaging to poison a fellow's meal.
Dunkin' Donuts Brings Back White Cheddar Bagel Twist

Dunkin' Donuts declared that starting March 28 the White Cheddar Bagel Twist will return and will be added to its bagel lineup.
Babka is the New "It" Bread

Eat some babka. It's one of the best sweets you'll find in New York. When Seinfeld made it mainstream in the '90s, babka, the half-yeasted-bread, half-cake hybrid from Eastern Europe, became so big among consumers.
Watch Out, Scotland! France Might Produce World's Best Whisky Soon

A new research study has revealed that the French are the whisky-drinking world champions and some are predicting France could overtake Scotland and become global leaders in actually making the spirit too.
What Just Happened to Cadbury?

Cadbury, one of the great Victorian firms that was established by Quakers, is losing its essence. Cadbury has been evolving over the last few years which is leaving consumers quite perplexed as they wonder what is really happening to their favorite chocolate factory.
Jimmy’s American Tavern Opens Latest Branch in Woodland Hills

This restaurant which is known for its delicious burgers among other comfort foods has a Monday exceptional offering any burger and draft brew for just $12 from 3 p.m. until closing.
Tesco Criticized for Introducing Line of Farm Fresh Foods from Nonexistent Farms

The tricky labeling became visible after a trade publication found none of the farms really existed.